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News & analysis tagged Economics — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.
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Taiwan's 47% Export Surge and Security
Taiwan's exports hit $416.66 billion in H1 2026, driven by AI chip demand, enhancing its leverage against Beijing and Washington's reshoring efforts.
2026-07-09
Nigeria's Oil Windfall Fuels Hunger Crisis
IMF warns Nigeria's oil price surge is pushing millions into poverty and hunger, despite a growth forecast of 4.1%.
2026-07-09
Nepal's 2026 Hunger Season: A Regional Test
Nepal's food security faces a crisis due to a weak monsoon, remittance decline, and reliance on Indian rice imports, risking regional stability.
2026-07-09
IMF Warns Nigeria's Growth Bypasses Poor
The IMF projects Nigeria's economy to grow 4.1% in 2026, yet warns of worsening poverty affecting 63% of the population amid rising food prices.
2026-07-09
IMF July 2026 WEO: Central Banks Boxed In
The IMF's July 2026 WEO downgrades growth to 3.0% and inflation to 4.7%, signaling currency crises for emerging markets as the dollar strengthens.
2026-07-09
Côte d'Ivoire's $80 Billion PND Bet
Côte d'Ivoire secures $80 billion in donor pledges for its National Development Plan, highlighting its role as a stabilizing force in West Africa amid Sahel turmoil.
2026-07-09
Cuba's Economic Siege: Pressure Backfires
Cuba's economy faces severe contraction due to U.S. sanctions, yet the regime grows closer to China, defying expectations of collapse.
2026-07-09
Hormuz Oil Shock's Impact on New Zealand
The RBNZ raised the OCR to 2.50% as New Zealand's economy shows strength despite the Hormuz oil supply shock.
2026-07-08
Colombia's Hunger Crisis: Chocó and La Guaj
La Guajira and Chocó in Colombia are projected to remain in IPC Phase 3 (Crisis) through January 2027 due to armed conflict, climate extremes, and economic shocks.
2026-07-08
Thailand's B500bn Current-Account Crisis
Thailand's finance minister warns of a B500bn current-account deficit, risking a crisis unless a B400bn energy decree survives court scrutiny.
2026-07-07
Thailand's 500bn Baht Deficit: Ekniti's Race
Thailand's Finance Minister Ekniti warns of a 500bn baht deficit, urging urgent action to avoid a repeat of the 1997 crisis amid rising energy costs.
2026-07-07
RBI's Reserves Strategy Caps Rupee Value
Despite falling crude prices, the RBI's reserve strategy keeps the rupee stable at 94-96/USD through March 2027, limiting currency appreciation.
2026-07-07
Japan's Weak-Yen Trap Cracks Takaichi's Story
Japan's yen at ¥162.66 is causing inflation that stifles demand, threatening Prime Minister Takaichi's growth agenda amid rising costs.
2026-07-07
China's Cheap AI Displaces U.S. Competitors
Chinese AI models like DeepSeek and Kimi K2 are displacing U.S. firms' reliance on OpenAI and Anthropic as costs rise and export controls tighten.
2026-07-07
Urals Crude at $51: Russia's Budget Crisis
Urals crude falls to $51.61, below budget threshold, risking Russia's finances and reviving Bitcoin settlement strategies amid sanctions.
2026-07-06
Rupee Hits 95.47 Amid Corporate Arbitrage
The Indian rupee closed at 95.47 against the dollar, pressured by corporate arbitrage and forcing the RBI to defend its value with a $100 billion forward book.
2026-07-06
Ebola's $3.6 Billion Shock Meets Congo's War
The UNDP warns the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak could cost Africa $3.6 billion, pushing 985,000 into poverty, with neighbors losing more than DRC itself.
2026-07-06
Sudan's Economic Collapse Amid Ongoing War
A UNDP report reveals Sudan's economy lost $6.4 billion in 2023, with 90% of manufacturing destroyed, as civil war continues.
2026-06-29
Saudi Arabia's $74 Billion Deficit Explained
Saudi Arabia's 2025 budget shows a $74 billion deficit, driven by oil revenue drops, but aims for growth through Vision 2030 and non-oil sectors.
2026-06-29
Guinea-Bissau's Productivity Trap
Guinea-Bissau's GDP grew 5.8% in 2025, but productivity is collapsing as firms hire more without output gains, raising concerns for future growth.
2026-06-29
G-7 Faces Reckoning Over China’s Currency
G-7 leaders confront China over currency subsidies and a widening trade imbalance, weighing responses to policies critics say distort global markets badly.
2026-06-12
India, Canada Reset Ties With Trade Talks
India and Canada are negotiating fresh trade deals to reset strained ties, signaling a diplomatic thaw and renewed focus on economic cooperation between them.
2026-05-26